Closed guard
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Posture and base inside closed guard
2 videos for this move
1
Jean Jacques Machado
3:10 · JeanJacquesMachado
2
Nick Albin (Chewjitsu)
5:24 · Chewjitsu
Posture
and base inside closed guard
Control
Fundamental
Gi and no-gi
Where this leads
Stay in Closed guard, top
Hold it, then pick your next move.
How they defend this
Breaking posture
Closed guard, bottom · 4 videos
What this stops
Breaking posture
Closed guard, bottom · 4 videos
Key
details
1
Hips forward, back straight
Sit tall with your head over your hips.
2
Hands on their hips or belt
Push down on their hips, not on their chest.
3
Knees wide
Spread your knees for a stable base.
4
Elbows tight to your body
Keep them inside so your arms can't be attacked.
Next
Grip breaking